Eligible youth participants must:

• Be between the ages of 15-30 years
  
• Be returning to school after completing the program
• Be of First Nations descent and willing to work on reserve
  
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
  
• Not a recipient of Employment Insurance (once the position is accepted)

The responsibilities of the youth engaged include:

• Implementing and maintaining the technical aspects of connectivity
  
• Showing schools and communities the basics of ICT
  
• Assist communities and Schools with their ICT needs

The participating school designates a volunteer supervisor, who throughout the term participates in the ongoing mentorship, direction and day-to-day supervision of a Manitoba First Nations SchoolNet Youth Intern. In addition to being accessible to the youth and Manitoba First Nations SchoolNet Program officials, supervisors should ensure the following:

• Determine and follow a projected work schedule for the period of employment;
  
• Act as a liaison between the MFNS Youth and the schools and community;
  
• Assist the Regional Coordinator in verifying hours submitted by the youth interns;
  
• Encourage youth interns to meet the programs objectives and activities;
  
• Assist the Regional Coordinator in the mentorship and guidance of the youth interns throughout the term;
  
• Participate in a Bi-Weekly teleconference with the Regional Coordinator;
  
• Complete the supervisors report at the end of the period of employment.